Progress Toward Propulsion Sovereignty: Kaveri Dry Engine Nears 2026 Certification Milestone, Propelling Ghatak UCAV And Kaveri 2.0 Ambitions

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is intensifying efforts to certify the Kaveri Dry Engine (KDE) by 2026, a pivotal step for powering the nation’s stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program, Ghatak.This certification serves as a crucial confidence booster ahead of the ambitious Kaveri 2.0 initiative, which targets a high-thrust variant for manned fighter aircraft. The

March 21, 2026
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IAF Extends Mirage-2000 Lifespan To 2039 Amid Squadron Crisis And Delayed Inductions

According to reports in the Indian media, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is extending the service life of its Mirage-2000 fighter jets until 2038 or 2039 to prevent a critical capability gap. This decision revises the original retirement plan set for 2035, coinciding with the phase-out of 115 ageing SEPECAT Jaguars.During Operation Bandar in February 2019, the Indian Air Force deployed 12 Mirage-2000

March 21, 2026
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IAF Garud Forces Seek Cutting-Edge 9mm Sidearms Through Indigenous RFI Drive

The Indian Air Force has issued a Request for Information for procuring advanced 9mm pistols exclusively for its elite Garud Special Forces.This tender underscores the force’s commitment to equipping its commando units with modern secondary weapons that complement existing assault rifles and specialised small arms. The RFI, accessible via official channels, invites vendors to showcase their

March 21, 2026
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HAL’s ₹2.22 Lakh Crore Order Surge: TEJAS, Prachand, And Su-30MKI Boost For Indian Armed Forces

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) maintains a robust order book for the Indian armed forces, underpinned by major contracts for advanced aircraft and helicopters.Recent disclosures to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence reveal a comfortable position, with key programs including 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, 34 Dhruv helicopters, and 156 Prachand attack gunships.The

March 21, 2026
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Indian Army Seeks 15,000 Indigenous Holographic Sights To Boost Small Arms Precision

Holographic reflex sight designed by Instruments Research & Development Establishment, DRDOThe Indian Army has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of approximately 15,000 Holographic Reflex Sights, marking a significant step towards modernising its small arms capabilities.This initiative seeks to enhance target acquisition speeds and accuracy for infantry units

March 21, 2026
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